How To Choose The Best Yoga Mat For You - 11 Things To Consider
Apr 13, 2021
What is the best yoga mat for you? I have had the same mat for 7 years and it's still going strong! The only reason I bought a new one is for the color, which is one of the 11 factors to consider when buying a yoga mat. What mat is going to be most durable? What have I seen from countless studios, teachers, students and my own experience with dozens of brands of mats? Hopefully this podcast saves you some time and money to invest in a mat that will last you a long time.
The 11 factors I'll share about are:
- Purpose of the mat
- Cost
- Grip
- Thickness
- Durability
- Size
- Portability
- Environmental
- Gimmicks / Alignment guides
- Warranty
- Color / Design
Listen to the Yoga Teacher Training Podcast episode on this:
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